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Fredericton to Charlottetown bus

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Fredericton to Charlottetown Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 7 intercity buses per day from Fredericton to Charlottetown. Traveling by bus from Fredericton to Charlottetown usually takes around 6 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Maritime Bus bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Distance169 mi (272 km)
Shortest duration5h 35m
Cheapest price$67.88
Most frequent serviceMaritime Bus
Bus lines2

Price trends for buses from Fredericton to Charlottetown

Average prices by travel date

$101$67$34SepOct

Monthly avg. prices

$101$81$61$40$20NDJFMAMJJASO

What bus companies travel from Fredericton to Charlottetown?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Fredericton to Charlottetown that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Maritime Bus usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Maritime Bus46h 0m$92.68
Maritime Bus76h 4m$68.15
  • Book Maritime Bus from Fredericton to Charlottetown from $93. There are 4 Maritime Bus schedules from Fredericton to Charlottetown and you can expect on average to pay for a Maritime Bus ticket to Charlottetown. In Fredericton, Maritime Bus departs to Charlottetown from Fredericton International Airport and 1 other station. In Charlottetown, Maritime Bus arrives at WA Murphy Student Centre and 1 other station.

    An average trip on Maritime Bus from Fredericton to Charlottetown takes 6 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Maritime Bus trip will get you to Charlottetown in 5 hours and 35 minutes .

    On weekends, Maritime Bus offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Charlottetown.

  • Maritime Bus is a Canadian bus company based in Charlottetown, on Canada’s east coast. Its passenger services are based around Canada’s ‘Maritimes’ (hence the name), which incorporates the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island. Onboard their modern buses, you’ll have access to clean restrooms and plenty of legroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 272 kilometers from Fredericton to Charlottetown. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Because many passengers travel from Fredericton to Charlottetown at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."

The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Fredericton to Charlottetown, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Fredericton to Charlottetown every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Fredericton?

Main departure station: Maritime Bus Terminal

Buses to Charlottetown leave from 3 stations in Fredericton.

All bus stations in Fredericton:

  • Maritime Bus Terminal

  • Fredericton International Airport

  • Fredericton International Airport

Where does the bus arrive in Charlottetown?

Main arrival station: WA Murphy Student Centre

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Charlottetown.

Bus stations in Charlottetown:

  • WA Murphy Student Centre

  • Bus Terminal

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